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                                                                H.C.R. No. 179



HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, Texas Cooperative Extension in Tarrant County is 
carrying out numerous educational programs to enhance the quality 
of life for area citizens; and
	WHEREAS, In the spring of 1999, local residents gathered at 
the Tarrant County Futures Forum to identify issues deserving the 
attention of Tarrant County extension; volunteers working with 
county extension staff then developed a number of programs to 
address the needs highlighted at that gathering; the cycle of 
citizen evaluation and program planning begins again in 2003; and
	WHEREAS, Following the 1999 forum, Tarrant County extension, 
often working with community partners, created a number of 
effective programs in the areas of health, environmental awareness, 
quality developmental activities for youth, and expanded 
educational opportunities for youth, adults, and at-risk 
populations; and
	WHEREAS, Contributing to the success of extension programs 
are a host of dedicated volunteers and partner institutions; in 
2002, in tribute to their exemplary service and support, Tarrant 
County extension was pleased to confer its Friend of Extension 
Award on Tarrant County College and its Joan South Spirit of 
Extension Award on Sheryl Harris; and
	WHEREAS, Equally essential to the vitality of Tarrant County 
Extension are the unit's skilled and devoted staff--its director, 
Dr. Joan I. Gillespie, its office manager, Betty George, and its 
faculty members, Eddie Byrom, Jasmine Chai, Terrance Q. Hollins, 
Kenneth Johnson, Jr., Hurley E. Miller, Darlene Myatt, Becca 
Robinson, Marian Ross, Dana Tarter, Bernadette Webre, and Dotty 
Woodson; and
	WHEREAS, Two of these staff members have recently won 
recognition for their civic involvement; Ms. George was 
congratulated by the commissioners court as she graduated from 
Tarrant County's Leadership Development program, and Ms. Chai was 
presented the Outstanding Community Leader Award from the Tarrant 
County Asian American Chamber of Commerce; and
	WHEREAS, Tarrant County extension staff, volunteers, and 
partners are enriching the lives of countless area residents and 
helping to build a community that can meet the challenges of the 
21st century; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas 
hereby honor all those involved with Texas Cooperative Extension in 
Tarrant County for their exemplary service to their fellow citizens 
and convey to them sincere best wishes for success in their future 
endeavors.

                                                                           Lewis




______________________________              ______________________________
 
   President of the Senate                               Speaker of the House      

	I certify that H.C.R. No. 179 was adopted by the House on May 
10, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House   

	I certify that H.C.R. No. 179 was adopted by the Senate on May 
31, 2003, by a viva-voce vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                      Secretary of the Senate   



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              Governor